Childhood Memories

As a child 
I would lie awake and listen to the rain 
as it taps against the window 
The flashes of light 
from the thunder and lightning 
I would kneel by the window 
And look at the stars 
The people in the street 
the noisy cars 
As older children play in the park nearby 
Im reminded of how quickly time passes by 
\With a glint of sentiment 
I shed a tear 
And as i drift back to reality 
I take those precious childhood memories
And hold them close for eternity.